Cleaning And Maintenance; Cleaning The Printhead; Replacing The Printhead - Carl Valentin Dynacode Serie Instrucciones Abreviadas Y Recomendaciones De Seguridad

Cleaning and maintenance

DANGER!
Risk of death by electric shock!
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Disconnect the direct print module from power supply before performing any maintenance work.

Cleaning the printhead

NOTICE!
When cleaning the label printer, personal protective equipment such as safety goggles and gloves are recommended.
Printing can cause accumulation of dirt at printhead e.g. by colour particles of transfer ribbon, and therefore it is necessary to
clean the printhead in regular periods depending on operating hours, environmental effects such as dust etc.
CAUTION!
Printhead can be damaged!
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Do not use sharp or hard objects to clean the printhead.
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Do not touch protective glass layer of the printhead.
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Remove transfer ribbon cassette.
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Clean printhead surface with special cleaning pen or a cotton swab dipped in pure alcohol.
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Allow printhead to dry for 2-3 minutes before commissioning the device.
NOTICE!
The handling instructions for the use of Isopropanol (IPA) must be observed. In the case of skin or eye contact,
immediately wash off the fluid thoroughly with running water. If the irritation persists, consult a doctor. Ensure good
ventilation.

Replacing the printhead

CAUTION!
The printhead can be damaged by static electricity discharges and impacts!
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Set up direct print module on a grounded, conductive surface.
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Ground your body, e.g. by wearing a grounded wristband.
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Do not touch contacts on the plug connections.
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Do not touch printing line with hard objects or your hands.
Removing the printhead
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Remove ribbon cassette.
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Move printhead unit in an appropriate service position.
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Press printhead support (A) slightly downwards until an
Allen key (2.5) can be inserted in the screws (B).
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Remove screws (B) and afterwards the printhead (C).
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Remove rear-mounted connection assembly from
printhead.
Installing the printhead
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Insert connection assembly to the new printhead.
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Position printhead in printhead support (A), so the
engaging pieces catch in the appropriate holes in the
printhead support (A).
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Hold printhead holder (A) with a finger slightly on the
pressure roll and check the correct position of printhead
(C).
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Screw in screw (B) and tighten it with an Allen key.
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Insert again ribbon cassette.
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Enter the resistance value of the new printhead in the
'Service Functions/Heater Resistance'. The value is
indicated on the type plate of printhead.
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Start a test print to check printhead position.
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